Going forward with the Euro?

30 May 2012

It’s time for a cool level-headed look at the future of the Euro. At the beginning of this year there were plenty of people saying that the Euro would collapse. Things are looking more stable now, but nothing is guaranteed. We certainly hope the Euro recovers and continues to be one of the most robust […]

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A cure for the Eurozone?

21 May 2012

Over the past year or so, the Euro has gone from being a symbol of European prosperity to an endangered species. While its chances of recovery in some form seem good in the long term, our current situation has emphasized the need to constantly spread risk. Many European companies have been happy to trade with […]

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CC-Link Partner Association announces Ethernet based safety networking

3 February 2012

CC-Link is a family of open network technologies that have a 10 year pedigree of growth in the global market, having now reached an installed base of over 8 million devices. A key part of this family are the CC-Link IE (Industrial Ethernet) variants, being the only open Ethernet based networks that offer gigabit performance. […]

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Winemaker blends timeless tradition with high tech comms

3 February 2012

A Ukrainian winemaker is using CC-Link to help automate and expand the production of its world class wines and spirits. With domestic consumption booming, and export markets opening up, the Shabo vineyard in the Odessa region is combining high technology with the delicate art of fine wine production. Grapes have been cultivated in Shabo since […]

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Free video opens gateway to success in China

9 December 2011

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has just released a new “Gateway to China” (G2C) programme video; based on the recent webinar of the same subject, it should be of great interest to any company selling into China or planning to approach the market. The webinar video is hosted by John Browett, CLPA Acting General Manager, […]

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What are the benefits of CLPA User Membership?

30 March 2011

Although at first glance it may seem to be the case, membership of the CC-Link Partners Association is not restricted to vendors of CC-Link equipment. Other interested parties such as users can join the association free of charge as Registered Members. These make up a growing and significant proportion of the membership. Like all other […]

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The growing range of CC-Link IE

23 March 2011

The CC-Link IE standard boasts an ever-growing list of partner products, offering builders of industrial Ethernet networks increasing flexibility in creating standards-compliant installations capable of gigabit-per-second performance. The CC-Link IE Controller Network has been designed specifically for high-speed (1Gbit/s) deterministic Ethernet communications. And to help realise this aim, network designers can use the latest state-of-the-art […]

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Who needs gigabit-per-second industrial networking?

23 March 2011

The announcement of the CC-Link IE Field Network with its 1Gbit/s communications capability was widely welcomed. But some asked: “Who needs gigabit-per-second networking in industrial applications that have traditionally been served by communications speeds at least ten-times slower?” The short answer is “everybody”. Just as communications speeds have accelerated in all other areas of information […]

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Speedy connection with CC-Link/LT

16 March 2011

CC-Link/LT is the bit-oriented network that is ideal for applications using sensors and actuators. One of its greatest advantages is its ease of expansion, thanks in no small part to the configuration of its cables and connectors. CC-Link/LT networks are based on a single four-conductor flat cable that carries both signalling and power to each […]

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The CC-Link Safety Network

16 March 2011

With increasing numbers of companies appreciating the benefits of using safety networks as opposed to discrete solutions, the appeal of the CC-Link Safety standard continues to grow. However, one of the most appealing aspects of CC-Link Safety is that in addition to the list of products approved specifically for CC-Link Safety networks, builders can also […]

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